Fusebox change help

[SimonBertrand72]

Hello there,

I am Simon and I am looking for some help from some of you experts with some electrical work that I'm getting stuck with. I always do alot of DIY and am more than happy changing my switches or putting extra sockets in. I did my own kitchen last year but I recently decided to change my fusebox because it was really starting to smell badly and it was probably unsafe. I realise that this is a bit more advanced than just adding a socket so I got one of the more modern looking ones from homebase with the switches instead and I have replaced my old one with this. The problem is that when I connect the green and yellow wire into the bar at the top like on my old fusebox nothing works and I cant get two of the switches to stay on?? I have left it off for now but I know it is important as it connects everything to ground so I dont want to start a fire or anything. what I need to know is how do i get this connected without it affecting the switches?

This has been bugging me for days and nothing on google seems to point me in the right direction. I should also say for clarity that everything has been connected exactly as shown on the instructions that came with the new fusebox.

Any help would be really really great thanks.

 

[Englishsparks]

Think the OP is a trainer for the 5day courses!!!!!!!!

 

[SimonBertrand72]

Well guys, this has been emotional! I have definitely had a chuckle or two

To those of you who spotted it you've earned a gold star!

To those of you questioning my competence, I have three words for you all; 'hook', 'line' and 'sinker'

Love to you all!

 

[DPG]

Mmmm, as has been said - it was a poor effort. Daz

 

[Rockingit]

Well guys, this has been emotional! I have definitely had a chuckle or two

To those of you who spotted it you've earned a gold star!

To those of you questioning my competence, I have three words for you all; 'hook', 'line' and 'sinker'

Love to you all!

I think the last bit of straggly broken nail on my little finger has more creative writing skills than this. I'll give you a couple of words to use next time: Sod and Off.

 

[D Skelton]

From memory, I think there was only ever one wind up that made me laugh, and this isn't it!

 

[Andy78]

Well guys, this has been emotional! I have definitely had a chuckle or two

To those of you who spotted it you've earned a gold star!

To those of you questioning my competence, I have three words for you all; 'hook', 'line' and 'sinker'

Love to you all!

Umm ... congratulations ?
You got sussed out straight away with a poorly written wind up. Even if it had been successful and well executed, what would it have contributed to the forum or your life ? nowt. Get a hobby.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Well guys, this has been emotional! I have definitely had a chuckle or two

To those of you who spotted it you've earned a gold star!

To those of you questioning my competence, I have three words for you all; 'hook', 'line' and 'sinker'

Love to you all!

We have two words for you.

Can you guess what they are??

Here's a clue: The second one is OFF !!!

 

[cotty_03]

£250 was a good price, assuming that the work would be tested beforehand to see if there were any faults with the existing wiring.

this would have then highlighted the problem you are having.

and a fuseboard from homebase, B&Q, Wickes etc is a no no.

this needs testing so that you know it isn't dangerous and any problems highlighted too you.

what you do after that is your decision.

 

[telectrix]

what's wrong with a CU from b&q etc. they're the same as in the wholesaler's but cost less.

 

[cotty_03]

looking at Screwfix, Type B MCCBs are 2.50 more than the wholesalers i use.

and a 10way board there is the same price i pay for a 15way board.

 

[ferg]

B&Q , Wickes etc. are great for emergency purchases outside wholesalers hours.

 

[cotty_03]

Ye totally agree with that.

cable now is roughly the same everywhere now.

All my fittings etc I get from screwfix.

 

[richy3333]

I'm tired and drunk - was this guy a wood muncher or a bog installer?

 

[Geordie Spark]

I'm tired and drunk - was this guy a wood muncher or a bog installer?

Neither .. he was a very tired drunk!

 

[Guitarist]

£250 was a good price, assuming that the work would be tested beforehand to see if there were any faults with the existing wiring.

this would have then highlighted the problem you are having.

and a fuseboard from homebase, B&Q, Wickes etc is a no no.

this needs testing so that you know it isn't dangerous and any problems highlighted too you.

what you do after that is your decision.

Love this. Even after the op comes clean, he still gets advice